With a resurgent UK automotive sector, now is the time to invest and innovate, says Richard Hall, President Automotive for Schaeffler UK.
Building a stronger UK automotive supply chain
Posted 10:06 Monday 14 January 2013
SMMT sets out significance of fleet sector
Posted 10:22 Friday 31 August 2012
The fleet sector represents a significant proportion of the UK market, accounting for more than half of all new car registrations. This part of the market is traditionally less volatile than private demand, a factor that is highly important as we continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape.
UK automotive manufacturing – a case for a strategic industrial policy
Posted 14:05 Tuesday 17 July 2012
During the last two years, UK automotive has seen extraordinary levels of investment from global vehicle manufacturers, pledging more than £5.8 billion to support facility expansion, new model programmes and R&D projects.
Bloomberg feature – Made in Britain Increases as Europe No. 4 With Nissan-Tata
Posted 18:05 Thursday 26 January 2012
Britain’s auto industry, which lost its last major homegrown manufacturer in 2005, is back among Europe’s top producers following an Asia-inspired revival led by Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. and Tata Motors Ltd. of India.
British car industry bucks gloomy economic trend
Posted 10:19 Tuesday 20 December 2011
It’s noon at Nissan’s car assembly plant in northeast England, and the men on the early shift have already made 210 Qashqai cars from scratch…
UKTI feature – Driving growth: UK’s automotive sector takes pole position
Posted 9:00 Wednesday 2 November 2011
The UK automotive industry is enjoying new growth, with major investment announcements from leading international manufacturers.
A renewed drive – Public Service Review speaks to Paul Everitt
Posted 14:00 Tuesday 1 November 2011
Public Service Review asks Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, about the steps needed for the automotive industry to prosper…
Feature interview with Joe Greenwell, Chairman of Ford of Britain
Posted 17:00 Thursday 18 August 2011
A fifth of new cars on UK roads could be hybrids by the end of this decade through continuing government incentives for low-emission vehicles, the chairman of Ford of Britain says.
Feature interview with Jerry Hardcastle, Vice President for Vehicle Design and Development at Nissan Europe
Posted 17:00 Wednesday 20 July 2011
Britain’s auto industry could face a shortage of skilled electronic and electrical engineers capable of exploiting the global move to low-carbon vehicles, a senior Nissan executive is warning.
Feature interview with Erik Fairbairn, Chief Executive of POD Point
Posted 17:00 Friday 17 June 2011
The UK is uniquely placed to lead the world in green technology, the youthful founder of Britain’s fastest-growing supplier of charging points for electric cars, says.